The mitochondrial DNA diversity of captive ruffed lemurs (Varecia spp.): implications for conservation

The mitochondrial DNA diversity of captive ruffed lemurs (Varecia spp.): implications for conservation

Ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata and Varecia rubra) are categorized as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, and genetic studies are needed for assessing the conservation value of captive populations. Using 280 mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) D-loop sequences, we studied the genetic diversity and st...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Vega, Jane Hopper, Andrew C. Kitchener, Jérôme Catinaud, Delphine Roullet, Eric Robsomanitrandrasana, Jack D. Hollister, Christian Roos, Tony King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-09-01
Series:Oryx
Subjects:
Biodiversity
conservation
genetic diversity
Lemuridae
Madagascar
primates
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0030605322000643/type/journal_article

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